Tree Spinach
Chenopodium giganteumfam. Chenopodiaceae
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Pl. CDAE — Chenopodium giganteum
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Chenopodium giganteum, cunoscut sub numele de spinach de arbore, este un plant anual, o plante perenă sau herba nativă din regiuni precum China Centrala-De Nord, Himalaya Est, Manchuria, Nepal, Primorye, Tibet și Himalaya Vest. Acest plant poate crește până la 2,4 m de înălțime și se adaptează bine în condiții umide cu soluri de tip liniștit (sandy), medie sau greu (clay). Prefere un pH de 7,5–8 și este durabil în zonele 4-8. Consemnat pentru fructe comestibile, spinachul de arbore este valorificat atât ca plant ornamental din cauza dimensiunilor sale mari, cât și ca surse de alimentație în anumite regiuni. Caracteristicile distinctive ale acestui plant includ capacitatea sa de a crește foarte mare, făcându-l o adaugare impresionantă la gardenuri sau landscape.
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What is Tree Spinach?
Chenopodium giganteum, cunoscut sub numele de spinach de arbore, este un plant anual, o plante perenă sau herba nativă din regiuni precum China Centrala-De Nord, Himalaya Est, Manchuria, Nepal, Primorye, Tibet și Himalaya Vest.
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Cultivare
Chenopodium giganteum se dezvolte în lumină parțială până la umed. Prefere soluri umede și bine drenate de tip liniștit (sandy), medie sau greu (clay). Este durabil în regiuni temperatice cu zone 4-8. Acest plant anual poate crește până la 2,4 m de înălțime și necesită un pH de sol de 7,5–8 pentru creșterea optimă. Pentru propagare, semineți direct în garden după ce pericolul ghearelor a fost trecut. Coloați fructele comestibile peste tot timpul sezonului de creștere.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
2.4 m tall
Soil pH
7.5–8
For first-time growers
How to grow Tree Spinach for the first time
8steps
Start with Tree Spinach as a simple annual crop for your garden.
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What you'll need
Seeds, small pots or trays, potting mix, and a sunny spot in the garden.
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Best time to plant
Plant Tree Spinach after the last frost in spring when temperatures are mild.
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Soil and container prep
Prepare soil that is well-draining with a pH of 7.5–8, or use containers filled with potting mix suitable for light to heavy soils.
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Sowing or transplanting
Start seeds indoors in small pots about 4 weeks before planting outside. Transplant seedlings when they have several true leaves and the weather is warm.
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First two weeks
Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Protect from strong winds and direct sun until plants are established.
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Ongoing care
Provide consistent watering to maintain moisture levels in the soil. Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back the plant regularly to encourage bushy growth and harvest young leaves for cooking. Remove any yellowing or damaged leaves.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too early in cold soil, neglecting regular pruning, using incorrect pH soil, and not providing enough sunlight.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of Tree Spinach (Chenopodium giganteum) are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. They are typically prepared in stir-fries, soups, or as a side dish. SKIP
Other uses:DyeLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
7 native · 23 introduced
Distribuție
7 native · 23 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 7 native· 23 introduced
Europe6 regions
introduced (6)AustriaFranceGreeceItalyPortugalUnited Kingdom
Asia6 regions
native (2)ChinaNepal
introduced (4)ChinaIndiaPhilippinesTaiwan
Americas1 region
introduced (1)Cuba
Africa7 regions
introduced (7)AlgeriaEgyptEswatiniLibyaMoroccoTunisiaZimbabwe
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, Primorye, West Himalaya
introduced:Kriti, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Argentina Northeast
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